Overview

• New research connects early puberty in girls to exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs).
• Musk ambrette, a fragrance found in various personal care products, is one of the identified chemicals.
• The study used human hypothalamic neurons and zebrafish to identify the compounds that could trigger early puberty.
• Early puberty can lead to health issues such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and breast cancer.
• Experts advise parents to choose federally regulated personal care products for children to minimize risk.